How Much Do We Really Know?
Hidden Brain
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The Illusion of Knowledge
This chapter explores the 'illusion of knowledge,' where individuals overestimate their understanding of everyday objects, like toilets. It discusses the complexity behind toilet mechanisms, including the siphon effect, while emphasizing the cognitive biases that lead to this overconfidence. The narrative argues for a deeper comprehension of complexities in seemingly simple phenomena and the value of recognizing the nuances in our understanding.
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